San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013

San Marino performed second in the second semi-final, held on 16 May 2013, and placed 11th, receiving 47 points and failing to qualify for the grand final.[1] Both Monetta and the song were selected to represent San Marino by the broadcaster and a selection committee consisting of Roberto Moretti (artistic director), Roberto Monti (musician) and Massimiliano Messieri (composer, conductor and music director) after receiving proposals from artists, composers, producers and record companies.In regards to the song, Siegel stated that "Crisalide (Vola)" was written specifically for Monetta unlike her previous entry, and highlights how she had grown over the past year following her first participation.[13] Artistic director Fabrizio Raggi, committee member Roberto Moretti and the writers of the song, Siegel and Balestri, were featured as guests of the programme along with Capicchioni and Monetta.[10] To promote the entry, a music video for "Crisalide (Vola)" was filmed at SMRTV's studio and released as part of the song's presentation on 15 March 2013.[28] The national vote in the second semi-final and the grand final was cast by a jury consisting of Messieri, Fabio Guidi, Viola Conti, Monica Moroni and Boris Casadei.
For the second year in a row, Valentina Monetta was internally selected by SMRTV to represent San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest .
Valentina Monetta's performance of "Crisalide (Vola)" included a light orb meant to represent a chrysalis .
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